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Digital Mask Lets You Express Anime Emotions

2 years ago

Digital Mask Lets You Express Anime Emotions

6

America Got The Better Super Mario Bros. 2

2 years ago

America Got The Better Super Mario Bros. 2

Ian Walker

3

Former Splatoon Pro Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse

Esports

2 years ago

Former Splatoon Pro Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse

1

Watch People Zipline Into Godzilla’s Mouth

2 years ago

Watch People Zipline Into Godzilla’s Mouth

Meet The Japanese Rail Robots That Carry Your Bags And Serve Food

2 years ago

Meet The Japanese Rail Robots That Carry Your Bags And Serve Food

1

In Japan, Sony’s Nasne PlayStation Hub Is Coming Back

2 years ago

In Japan, Sony’s Nasne PlayStation Hub Is Coming Back

Goodness, Mario Themed Pancake Sandwiches Are Coming To Japan

2 years ago

Goodness, Mario Themed Pancake Sandwiches Are Coming To Japan

1

Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World Opens Next Spring

2 years ago

Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World Opens Next Spring

Rainy Season Is Incredibly Chill

2 years ago

Rainy Season Is Incredibly Chill

Sony Is Changing The Confirm And Cancel Buttons In Japan And Folks Aren’t Happy

2 years ago

Sony Is Changing The Confirm And Cancel Buttons In Japan And Folks Aren’t Happy

14

Man Spends Four Years Making Gundam Diorama And The Result Is Amazing

2 years ago

Man Spends Four Years Making Gundam Diorama And The Result Is Amazing

1

Arcade Event For 2021 Already Cancelled In Japan

2 years ago

Arcade Event For 2021 Already Cancelled In Japan

Anime Studio Bones Did A Pokémon Music Video And It’s Glorious

2 years ago

Anime Studio Bones Did A Pokémon Music Video And It’s Glorious

Kirby Is Now Selling Hamburgers In Japan

2 years ago

Kirby Is Now Selling Hamburgers In Japan

Charge Your Switch Every Six Months, Says Nintendo

2 years ago

Charge Your Switch Every Six Months, Says Nintendo

3

You Can Travel To Japan Soon, Maybe, Kind Of, Fingers Crossed

2 years ago

You Can Travel To Japan Soon, Maybe, Kind Of, Fingers Crossed

7

Here’s A Large, Realistic Devil May Cry Statue For An Undisclosed Price

2 years ago

Here’s A Large, Realistic Devil May Cry Statue For An Undisclosed Price

1

How Square Enix Is Managing Hype Expectations For Final Fantasy XVI

2 years ago

How Square Enix Is Managing Hype Expectations For Final Fantasy XVI

2

Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires Coming Early Next Year

2 years ago

Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires Coming Early Next Year

4

Konami Has An Esports School In Tokyo

2 years ago

Konami Has An Esports School In Tokyo

Microsoft On Japan: “We Learn From The Past”

2 years ago

Microsoft On Japan: “We Learn From The Past”

5

Xbox Series S Already Got A Price Cut In Japan

2 years ago

Xbox Series S Already Got A Price Cut In Japan

4

A Game With The Word “Shit” Was Just Re-Released On The Nintendo Switch In Japan

2 years ago

A Game With The Word “Shit” Was Just Re-Released On The Nintendo Switch In Japan

Japan’s Latest Life-Sized Godzilla Is Coming Along Nicely

2 years ago

Japan’s Latest Life-Sized Godzilla Is Coming Along Nicely

PS5 Preorders On Amazon Japan Were Also A Total Mess

2 years ago

PS5 Preorders On Amazon Japan Were Also A Total Mess

2

It’s Like Meat Buns Meet Pancakes

2 years ago

It’s Like Meat Buns Meet Pancakes

One Piece Is Getting A Spin-Off Manga

2 years ago

One Piece Is Getting A Spin-Off Manga

How To Create An Indie Game Revolution In Japan

2 years ago

How To Create An Indie Game Revolution In Japan

Anime Created On Nintendo 3DS Took Four Years To Make

2 years ago

Anime Created On Nintendo 3DS Took Four Years To Make

Pokémon Air Is A Rubber Pikachu Folks Can Ride

2 years ago

Pokémon Air Is A Rubber Pikachu Folks Can Ride

1

Artist Makes 3D Digital Models Of Hayao Miyazaki’s Classic Nausicaä

2 years ago

Artist Makes 3D Digital Models Of Hayao Miyazaki’s Classic Nausicaä

1

The Japanese Internet Reacts To The Xbox Series X and S

2 years ago

The Japanese Internet Reacts To The Xbox Series X and S

3

Mask Specialty Shop Opens In Japan

2 years ago

Mask Specialty Shop Opens In Japan

Japanese Hotel Chain Has Pokémon Rooms

2 years ago

Japanese Hotel Chain Has Pokémon Rooms

If Fall Guys Took Place In Real-Life Japan

2 years ago

If Fall Guys Took Place In Real-Life Japan

Tetsuya Nomura Wants You To Look Forward To 2022, Kingdom Hearts’ 20th Anniversary

2 years ago

Tetsuya Nomura Wants You To Look Forward To 2022, Kingdom Hearts’ 20th Anniversary

1

‘Arse Warp’ Is A Good Translation For Super Mario 64 Glitch

Nintendo

2 years ago

‘Arse Warp’ Is A Good Translation For Super Mario 64 Glitch

Japanese Politician Suspends Animal Crossing Campaign

2 years ago

Japanese Politician Suspends Animal Crossing Campaign

The Death Stranding PC Case Is Subtle

2 years ago

The Death Stranding PC Case Is Subtle

This Isn’t An Enormous Nintendo Switch, It’s A TV

2 years ago

This Isn’t An Enormous Nintendo Switch, It’s A TV

Xbox Is Coming Back To The Tokyo Game Show, But Without Next-Gen News

2 years ago

Xbox Is Coming Back To The Tokyo Game Show, But Without Next-Gen News

Let’s See Life In Japan Over 100 Years Ago

2 years ago

Let’s See Life In Japan Over 100 Years Ago

2

Recreating Gundam Box Art With Gundam Models

2 years ago

Recreating Gundam Box Art With Gundam Models

Nintendo Is Now Allowing Cancelations For Digital Game Pre-Orders (In Japan, For Now)

2 years ago

Nintendo Is Now Allowing Cancelations For Digital Game Pre-Orders (In Japan, For Now)

Pikachu Stars In The PPAP Singer’s New Music Video

2 years ago

Pikachu Stars In The PPAP Singer’s New Music Video

1

This Isn’t Anime, But A Model Diorama

2 years ago

This Isn’t Anime, But A Model Diorama

1

After Nine Years, New Haruhi Suzumiya Novel Will Be Released

2 years ago

After Nine Years, New Haruhi Suzumiya Novel Will Be Released

Kojima Productions Is Now Promoting A Delivery Company In Japan

2 years ago

Kojima Productions Is Now Promoting A Delivery Company In Japan

One Piece Will End In Four Or Five Years

2 years ago

One Piece Will End In Four Or Five Years

The Japanese Town That’s Covered In Evangelion

2 years ago

The Japanese Town That’s Covered In Evangelion

3

VR-Controlled Robots Coming To Japanese Convenience Stores

2 years ago

VR-Controlled Robots Coming To Japanese Convenience Stores

1

The Official Kingdom Hearts III Boots Are What You’d Expect

2 years ago

The Official Kingdom Hearts III Boots Are What You’d Expect

Up Close With The Latest Giant Evangelion Statue

2 years ago

Up Close With The Latest Giant Evangelion Statue

1

Yakuza Producer Finally Apologises For Mocking Puzzle-Game Esports Pros

2 years ago

Yakuza Producer Finally Apologises For Mocking Puzzle-Game Esports Pros

Japanese Vending Machines Are Selling Bugs You Can Eat

2 years ago

Japanese Vending Machines Are Selling Bugs You Can Eat

1

Snuggle Up With A Chopped Off Pikachu Tail Pillow

2 years ago

Snuggle Up With A Chopped Off Pikachu Tail Pillow

Used Pokémon Popsicle Sticks Fetching High Prices Online In Japan

2 years ago

Used Pokémon Popsicle Sticks Fetching High Prices Online In Japan

Smile Masks Look Kinda Creepy, But Aim To Improve The Customer Experience

2 years ago

Smile Masks Look Kinda Creepy, But Aim To Improve The Customer Experience

Japan’s First Officially Licensed Video Game Bar Opens In Tokyo

2 years ago

Japan’s First Officially Licensed Video Game Bar Opens In Tokyo

Ramen Waiter Robots Coming To Japan

2 years ago

Ramen Waiter Robots Coming To Japan

There Are Now 100 Pokémon Manholes In Japan

2 years ago

There Are Now 100 Pokémon Manholes In Japan

Grandparents Make Cute Totoro Bus Stop

2 years ago

Grandparents Make Cute Totoro Bus Stop

1

Over $13,000 Stolen From Ninja Museum In Japan

2 years ago

Over $13,000 Stolen From Ninja Museum In Japan

1

Robot Restaurant Exec Hosted Nazi-Themed Event, Reports Japanese Magazine

2 years ago

Robot Restaurant Exec Hosted Nazi-Themed Event, Reports Japanese Magazine

2

Why The Australian Classification Board Banned Three No Game, No Life Novels

2 years ago

Why The Australian Classification Board Banned Three No Game, No Life Novels

12

Anime Magic Spell Turned Into Covid-19 Barrier

2 years ago

Anime Magic Spell Turned Into Covid-19 Barrier

1

Over 150 Capsule Toy Machines Installed In Tokyo Train Station

2 years ago

Over 150 Capsule Toy Machines Installed In Tokyo Train Station

1

Kyoto Animation’s Delayed Swimming Anime Will Be Out Next Year

2 years ago

Kyoto Animation’s Delayed Swimming Anime Will Be Out Next Year

The Surprising Similarities Between My Neighbour Totoro And Grave of the Fireflies

2 years ago

The Surprising Similarities Between My Neighbour Totoro And Grave of the Fireflies

Yep, This Is a Hello Kitty Melon

2 years ago

Yep, This Is a Hello Kitty Melon

The Anti-Mask Protesters And Covid-Deniers In Tokyo

2 years ago

The Anti-Mask Protesters And Covid-Deniers In Tokyo

Pokémon Go Player Arrested For Assaulting Friend

2 years ago

Pokémon Go Player Arrested For Assaulting Friend

Check Out These Hello Kitty Hotel Rooms

2 years ago

Check Out These Hello Kitty Hotel Rooms

1

Manga Writer Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault, Manga Pulled From Publication

2 years ago

Manga Writer Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault, Manga Pulled From Publication

The Photo Of The Giant Gundam Flipping Its Middle Finger Is Fake

2 years ago

The Photo Of The Giant Gundam Flipping Its Middle Finger Is Fake

First Look At The Promised Neverland Live-Action Adaptation

2 years ago

First Look At The Promised Neverland Live-Action Adaptation

Live-Action Recreation Plays Homage To GTA, Yakuza, And Metal Gear Solid

2 years ago

Live-Action Recreation Plays Homage To GTA, Yakuza, And Metal Gear Solid

3

Osaka Governor Causes Panic Buying Over Covid-19 Prevention Claims

2 years ago

Osaka Governor Causes Panic Buying Over Covid-19 Prevention Claims

1

Japan’s Latest Giant Gundam Is Glorious And Nearly Finished

2 years ago

Japan’s Latest Giant Gundam Is Glorious And Nearly Finished

Ikki Tousen Anime Studio Declares Bankruptcy

2 years ago

Ikki Tousen Anime Studio Declares Bankruptcy

Sushi Used To Be Much Larger In The Past

2 years ago

Sushi Used To Be Much Larger In The Past

3

Gaming Masks Fight Covid And Exist In Japan

2 years ago

Gaming Masks Fight Covid And Exist In Japan

Akihabara Will Look Different After This Arcade Closes

2 years ago

Akihabara Will Look Different After This Arcade Closes

2

2020 Is A Lot, But Japanese Food Dramas Are Helping Me Deal

2 years ago

2020 Is A Lot, But Japanese Food Dramas Are Helping Me Deal

3

Street Fighter Pro’s Home Damaged After Freak Explosion

2 years ago

Street Fighter Pro’s Home Damaged After Freak Explosion

Ghost of Tsushima’s Kurosawa Tribute Is More Than Skin Deep

2 years ago

Ghost of Tsushima’s Kurosawa Tribute Is More Than Skin Deep

Yakuza Director Praises Ghost of Tsushima, Says Japan Should have Made It

2 years ago

Yakuza Director Praises Ghost of Tsushima, Says Japan Should have Made It

7

Konami Launches A Line Of Gaming PCs

Esports

2 years ago

Konami Launches A Line Of Gaming PCs

6

PSP Owners, Check Your Batteries

2 years ago

PSP Owners, Check Your Batteries

6

Dragon Ball Themed Sweets Coming To Family Mart In Japan

2 years ago

Dragon Ball Themed Sweets Coming To Family Mart In Japan

The World’s Most Expensive Pokémon Card Breaks A New Auction Record

2 years ago

The World’s Most Expensive Pokémon Card Breaks A New Auction Record

Square Enix Wants To Release Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 As Soon As It Can

2 years ago

Square Enix Wants To Release Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 As Soon As It Can

4

How Japanese Arcades Are Trying To Protect Against The Novel Coronavirus

2 years ago

How Japanese Arcades Are Trying To Protect Against The Novel Coronavirus

Attack On Titan Live-Action Actor Haruma Miura Dies At 30

2 years ago

Attack On Titan Live-Action Actor Haruma Miura Dies At 30

4

Kyoto Animation: Don’t Visit The Location Of The 2019 Arson Tragedy

2 years ago

Kyoto Animation: Don’t Visit The Location Of The 2019 Arson Tragedy

Ultraman Themed Suit Is Serious Business

2 years ago

Ultraman Themed Suit Is Serious Business

Company Is Sorry For Making Crappy Figures

2 years ago

Company Is Sorry For Making Crappy Figures

2

Pet Fish Is Trying To Finish A Pokémon Game

2 years ago

Pet Fish Is Trying To Finish A Pokémon Game

Brian Ashcraft

1

Ghost Of Tsushima Is Being Praised By Japanese Critics

2 years ago

Ghost Of Tsushima Is Being Praised By Japanese Critics

Brian Ashcraft

9

Think Spider-Man, But With Plastic Bags

2 years ago

Think Spider-Man, But With Plastic Bags

Brian Ashcraft

1